Explora Journeys
Explora III
- Cruises
- 109
- From
- $4,160
Ship comparison
Explora III vs Viking Astrea
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Astrea
- Cruises
- 73
- From
- $2,299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Explora III is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 922 passengers. Viking Astrea is a mid-size Viking Ocean Cruises ship carrying 998 passengers. Explora III has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Viking Astrea has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose Explora III if you want more space per passenger: it has 80.2 gross tons per passenger (vs 54.4).
Choose Viking Astrea if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,299 (vs $4,160).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Explora III | Viking Astrea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Explora Journeys | Viking Ocean Cruises |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Gross tonnage | 73,904 | 54,300 |
| Passengers | 922 | 998 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 80.2 (better) | 54.4 |
| Length | 879 ft | — |
| Beam | 108 ft | — |
| Cruises on sale | 109 | 73 |
| Upcoming sailings | 123 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 25 nights | 7 to 35 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $4,160 | $2,299 (better) |
Explora Journeys
Explora III
Sailing now
109 cruises on sale, from $4,160.
Viking Ocean Cruises
Viking Astrea
Sailing now
73 cruises on sale, from $2,299.
Questions
Explora III or Viking Astrea?
Which is bigger, Explora III or Viking Astrea?
Explora III is bigger at 73,904 gross tons, against 54,300 gross tons for Viking Astrea. Explora III carries 922 passengers and Viking Astrea carries 998.
Which has more space per passenger?
Explora III, with 80.2 gross tons per passenger against 54.4 on Viking Astrea. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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